WATCH: Aaron Kirman on scaling, retaining a luxury real estate team

With any sized team, culture is essential to scaling and retaining team members, Aaron Kirman, Dawn McKenna and Anthony Marguleas told Katie Kossev at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

The rise of new technology helps indies compete

Think indie shops can’t compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! Broker Ian Hoover breaks down the numbers on why, thanks to new technology, indie brokerages have the edge over franchises. Continue reading

6 ways to create a must-stay culture and improve agent retention

When agents love where they work and the people they work with, and they notice the effort you put into ensuring they have fun, it makes their decision to leave much harder. Sure we have an excellent training program, fantastic support and great system… Continue reading

Red flag! 12 things agents should watch out for when being recruited

Here’s what some agents who have recently made strategic moves have to say about keeping one’s eye on the prize when it comes to negotiating contracts with a new brokerage. Continue reading

Tami Bonnell and Bess Freedman on how to lead

The Exit Realty Corp. International Co-Chair and Brown Harris Stevens CEO add value, foster a great culture and take time for yourself in order to be a good leader. Continue reading

5 ways to give your agents what they need (whether they know it or not)

Creating an incredible experience for your agents takes thought and creativity. According to founder and CEO of The Agency Mauricio Umansky, it starts with making them feel valued, connected and heard. Continue reading

5 tactics to convert referral leads like a Realogy ‘Masters Cup’ winner

The brokers from this year’s winning Realogy teams, Dr. Susan Jenkins of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group and Nick Pasquini of Century 21 Redwood Realty, spoke with Inman about some of their secrets to success with converting … Continue reading

How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets

An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights. Continue reading

The line between real estate teams and brokerages is blurring

Team leaders Tommy Choi and Renee Funk discussed at Inman Connect Las Vegas the stellar successes teams are seeing in the real estate industry today, and why that’s going to continue. Continue reading

How to train your team to speak to its value

Training your agents to speak about the value of your real estate company will help the entire team grow faster — and that is good value for everyone. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading